Dr. MarQuerita Story is a prominent Christian leader, gospel preacher, and the Senior Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Corona, New York. She also serves as the leader of IMPACT Christian Fellowship, where her ministry extends across congregational leadership, spiritual formation, and faith-based leadership development.

A spiritually grounded and strategic ministry leader, Dr. Story brings over 18 years of ministry experience spanning executive pastoral leadership, para-church ministry, administration, and the development of youth and young adult ministries. Her leadership is shaped by a deep commitment to congregational care and community development, bridging faith with real-world impact.

Dr. Story is widely recognized for her digital ministry, particularly her “Will You Pray With Me?” video series, where she leads live prayer, encouragement, and spiritual reflection for a broad online community. Through this platform, she creates sacred space—offering moments of stillness, guidance, and resilience for individuals navigating life’s challenges.

In addition to her pastoral and digital ministry, Dr. Story provides ministry strategy consulting for women in leadership. Her work focuses on helping leaders move from uncertainty to clarity through intentional strategy, team development, discipline, and spiritual sensitivity. She is a trusted and prophetic voice for women seeking an authentic, healing-centered approach to faith and calling.

Her preaching and teaching often center on themes of resilience, release, and discernment—encouraging believers to hold fast to faith, let go of shame, and remain spiritually grounded amid chaos. Dr. Story continues to lead with wisdom, compassion, and conviction, faithfully bridging the church, the community, and the digital space through prayer-centered, faith-driven leadership.